Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 261

1s your previous promise still valid?” I asked, swallowing my pride

I knew Ned wouldn’t use my dad’s situation to trick me If my dad was really framed, I needed to have the chance to see him, understand the whole situation, and then make a plan

“Which one?” The coldness faded from Neil’s face. He appeared more relaxed, but he acted clueless on purpose.

“If I stay in Sterling Estates for half a month, can I see my dad?” I was determined. Even if my dad blamed me in the future, I would never regret this.

If my dad was wronged, I couldn’t just sit and watch him suffer

If my mom wake up and found out what happened to my dad, she’d be heartbroken.

Neil’s smirk grew wider. He let go of my hand and corrected me, “It’s a month.”

“Wasn’t it twenty days?” I frowned

“Why did you just arbitrarily change it to half a month? Now you need my help. so I should have the right to tweak the terms. Neil said shamelessly

I wanted to retort, but Neil’s gaze made me realize my position. If I refused him now, I’d be driving my dad to a dead end

‘Fine, I agree, but I want to see my dad within three days I also made my demand.

“No problem” Neil answered crisply. “Lets go back to Sterling Estates now.”

“I haven’t packed yet!” I replied

“No need. Everything’s ready at Sterling Estates. You just go straight there. And theres someone waiting for us there today. After saying this, Neil dragged me into the elevator, completely disregarding my opinion

was warm, unlike mine, which

I

dress warmer” Neil glanced at my hands, not pushing further

wouldn’t solve the problem of my cold hands. In fact, I was already

Sterling Estates, I was constantly probing

information to me. He only

off a warm vibe in the cold winter night i followed Neil from the underground garage, passing by the game room. The door

knitted a scarf for Neil, but I wasn’t sure if it was the one on

seen that dark red chunky scarf

Neil’s parents were sitting on the sofa in the living room. They both looked

here. After I recovered

I saw the huge cake on the table did I remember that today was Ned’s

her birthday

sit!’ Faith waved at me enthusiastically.

Since I promised Neil to stay here for a month, I had to face whoever came

but just had a simple celebration with her family. Although they suddenly had an outsider like me,

to his mother and then threw his coat aside, “You guys

ahead!” Neils mother

so I was a bit nervous,

should have gone to see your mother, but I was afraid it wouldn’t be appropriate.

your concern. My mom is still not awake, so even if you visit her, she cant respond to you. If she knew you cared about her, she would be very

help investigate your dad’s case, but Neil said he would handle it. If you need his help, just say it!” Neil’s father was

tell them how Neil agreed

came down in a change of clothes. His hair was uncombed, neatly falling on both sides of

cashmere sweater accompanied by loose black pants, making Neil look very clean and

walked over to my side and finally sat next to his father.

you guys talking about?” He picked up the wine on